Hahndorf Attractions 
Hahndorf (pop. 1700) lies in a beautiful upland region and is a settlement originally established in 1839 by German Protestants from East Prussia immigrants, with tree-lined streets, typically German half-timbered houses and Lutheran churches with steeples. In 1988 Hahndorf, the second oldest German settlement in Australia, was declared a State Heritage Area. The town takes its name from one Captain Hahn who helped the new settlers to find land.
Among the town's handsome buildings are the Old Mill (1864; now a restaurant and motel), the Old Windmill (1842; renovated 1966), the German Arms Hotel (established 1839; present building ca 1868), St Michael's Church (1856) and the Hahndorf Inn (1858). The local museum, the Settlers Hill Heritage Collection, Clock Museum has a collection of old clocks, various relics of pioneering days and a model railroad layout. The German Train Village will appeal to railroad enthusiasts.
In the former schoolhouse (1857) is the art gallery of the Hahndorf Academy.
Among the town's handsome buildings are the Old Mill (1864; now a restaurant and motel), the Old Windmill (1842; renovated 1966), the German Arms Hotel (established 1839; present building ca 1868), St Michael's Church (1856) and the Hahndorf Inn (1858). The local museum, the Settlers Hill Heritage Collection, Clock Museum has a collection of old clocks, various relics of pioneering days and a model railroad layout. The German Train Village will appeal to railroad enthusiasts.
In the former schoolhouse (1857) is the art gallery of the Hahndorf Academy.
Schuetzenfest
A German-style Schuetzenfest (originally a marksmen's festival) is celebrated every January, with German food and drink, music and entertainment.
Hans Heysen
Hahndorf is famed for its association with Sir Hans Heysen (1877-1968), a German-born artist who came to Australia in 1883 and later built himself an Alpine-style house on the outskirts of Hahndorf. He liked to paint the landscapes of the Adelaide Hills and Flinders Ranges. There are examples of his work to be seen in many places, including the Hahndorf Academy.
